James H.

Richey, PHR
12580 South Gleason Road, Olathe, KS 66061Telephone:
913.940.9892 Email: jrd3e8b8@westpost.net
OBJECTIVEHuman Resources Management
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
With over 15 years of experience I am a Human Resources professional
skilled in employee relations, benefits administration, legal
compliance, business insurance, policy development and
administration. I am expert in managing people and human capital
development. I possess excellent communication skills as well as
the ability to provide exceptional customer service and ability to
actively manage change.
Demonstrated career skills include:
n Full Life Cycle Recruiting and Performance Management
n Team Leadership, Project Management, Training and Development
n Policy Development and Benefits Taleo my responsibilities and
accomplishments include:
* Developed and administered all human resource related
activities.
* Researched, recommended and wrote company policies.*
Developed and implemented compensation and incentive programs.
* Directed and managed company education center and oversaw
program development.
* Responsible for the selection, administration and coordination
of company retirement plans including a 401(k) plan and employee stock
ownership plan (ESOP).
* Selected insurance plans and coordinated health and welfare
benefits for all eligible employees including health, dental, vision,
disability, life insurance and additional optional insurances.
* Consulted with executive management per request on various
issues.
* Responsible for ensuring company compliance with all
HR-related legal requirements.
* Coordinated commercial lines insurance for company including
property, auto, general liability, E & O, Directors & Officers,
employment practices, workers compensation and umbrella policies.
* Directly managed human resource assistant, trainers and other
personnel.
ACTON ENTERPRISES,
INC.11/1994
- 02/2000
_HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR_
Directed the human resource function for this $50 million, 780
employee retail chain. My responsibilities and accomplishments
included:
* Developed and administered all human resource related
policies.
* Strategized and implemented personnel growth plans and
promotions.
* Researched HR issues and completed HR projects as requested by
senior level management.
* Investigated and resolved charges of harassment and
discrimination.
* Supervised and directed activities of company trainers and
recruiter.
* Recruited, interviewed, tested & selected candidates for field
management and corporate positions. * Counseled area directors,
managers and corporate department managers regarding recruiting,
interviewing, training, employee disciplinary actions, employment
law, and other HR matters.
* Created and delivered training on various leadership topics
for field and corporate management.
* Developed/created employee handbooks, training manuals,
training videos, recruiting brochures, job descriptions, and various
other educational literature.
AMES LABORATORY, US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
05/1993 - 05/1994
_INTERN, OFFICE OF ASSURANCE AND ASSESSMENT_
* Hired as intern and offered paid position upon completion of
three month internship.
* Successfully completed various Human Resource projects as
assigned.
* Researched, designed and administered internal and external
training needs surveys.
* Revised and updated guidelines to standardize the interviewing
process.
EDUCATION & HONORS
MASTER OF SCIENCE- IndustrialRelations(Iowa State
University)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Psychology(Iowa State
University)
Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyState of
Iowa ScholarLoras Presidential
Scholar
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
*Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
*Human Resource Management Association of Johnson County (HRMAJC)
*Employment Practices Network (EPN)
Louisville Employee Benefit Council (LEBC)
Board Member Southern Seven Workforce Investment Board
*active
SUCCESSFULLY EXPERIENCED IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING
ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES, I AM PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SHORT
AND LONG TERM BUSINESS AND HR GOALS.